GTP Cool Wall: 1997 Alfa Romeo / Italdesign Scighera

[Wiegert]

1997 Alfa Romeo / Italdesign Scighera nominated by @ThrasherDBS

Body Style: 2-door coupe
Engine: 3.0L twin-turbo V6
Power: 400 hp
Torque: 327 ft-lbs
Weight: 1,447 kg
Transmission: 6-speed sequential manual
Drivetrain: Mid engine, all wheel drive
Additional Information:
Concept car from Italdesign, derived from the Alfa Romeo 164 with the all-wheel drive system derived from the 155. Has an all aluminum body, reinforced with a carbon fiber polymer. This was considered for a small run of production but the idea was cut.​

Spoiler: Additional Pictures

 

[Neddo]

Cool because

 

[AudiMan2011]

Looks like the unholy lovechild of the Bugatti Chiron 18.3 concept and the BMW Nazca.

Uncool.

 

[FerrariF1GT]

Since this is the last concept car being polled, I'm going to explain my vote using the inevitable:

Seriously uncool because concept car.

 

[synchromesh]

Imagine seeing one of these even parked! That would probably make everyone's day. I don't care if anyone thinks it's not cool because it's a concept; if you saw one you'd probably be begging for a picture.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Ugly vulgar-mobile. SU

 

[MisterWaffles]

I thought the new Aston Martin was the ugliest thing I had seen today, then I came across this.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

I thought the new Aston Martin was the ugliest thing I had seen today, then I came across this.

I like the new Aston but yes I agree this thing is ugly.

 

[Roger the Horse]

So 90s it's almost cool. Almost.

Not really.

 

[MisterWaffles]

I like the new Aston but yes I agree this thing is ugly.

The reason I don't like the new AM is because my idea of an Aston Martin is an elegant, flowing FR grand tourer, the new hypercar is a low-slung, cut out racecar with a gaping maw.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

The reason I don't like the new AM is because my idea of an Aston Martin is an elegant, flowing FR grand tourer, the new hypercar is a low-slung, cut out racecar with a gaping maw.

Fair enough

 

[ThrasherDBS]

Loads of uglier cars than this, but it's still not super-nice to look at. If I was allowed any Italdesign concept car... it would probably be the Nazca C2 honestly.

Uncool.

 

[Joey D]

I like it in a weird 90's sort of a way, but it's seriously uncool because it's a concept car.

 

[Dennisch]

I think that the original designer of the interior died before he could finish his drawing. Jesus.

 

[Northstar]

The late 90s is a period best left forgotten when it comes to Alfas.

SU.

 

[GTP_Ingram]

The late 90s is a period best left forgotten when it comes to Alfas.

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise to learn that I strongly disagree. Yes I'm biased, but the 156 is one of the most beautiful saloon cars of all time.

By contrast, the Schigera isn't exactly a looker..

 

[Liquid]

Was this derived from the 164 by the power of thought and delusion alone?

 

[Adamgp]

Ewww.

Never even cared for this in NFS.

SU.

 

[Northstar]

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise to learn that I strongly disagree. Yes I'm biased, but the 156 is one of the most beautiful saloon cars of all time.

By contrast, the Schigera isn't exactly a looker..

The 156 is probably the lone exception to my comment.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

It's not Seriously uncool in my eyes, but it's close. I find Alfa Romeos usually at least cool, but this isn't. The styling is ugly, I don't like the edges in the front corners and the thin headlights. Also, it has a retractable spoiler on top of a wing and it looks silly. I also don't think the interior looks appealing at all.

 

[Sage Ages]

Forgetable concept car.

 

[Tornado]

Sucks that PC players of Hot Pursuit got stuck with this instead of the Nazca.

 

[Vegard]

This is obviously from the period when Giugiaro and Sbarro were good drinking* buddies.

* Drinking LSD, that is.

 

[The87Dodge]

SUBCC.

 

[Stephan]

Since this is the last concept car that is going to be in the Cool Wall, I'm just gonna give this a Meh. Even though it was featured in NFS Hot Pursuit, I still think the styling isn't that great.

 

[axletramp]

Not only a concept car, but also a bloody mess. Even being a Alfa can't save it.

Uncool.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Not really a looker but it's so bizarre it has to be cool.

 

[TexRex]

"Scighera"...sounds like it ought to cause cancer.

Looks like it too.

 

[homeforsummer]

Ugly. Uncool.

 

[C-ZETA]

So is this basically half a Bugatti EB110? Because i find nothing wrong with that. Cool.